Application guide
Cladding
a door
Condition
The door is examined before choosing the finish. Scratches, dents, delamination, degraded paint or irregularities may require more extensive preparation. The more stable and even the substrate, the more controllable the final result.
Substrate preparation
When necessary, preparation includes filling and sanding. It is not an optional step: it gives a regular surface suitable for application. The extent and cost of this work depend on the real condition of the element.
Complexity of the door
A flat door and a door with complex decorative mouldings do not require the same work. Profiles, recesses and details increase installation time and can affect the overall cost-effectiveness of the work.
Hardware
Handles, plates and removable components are completely dismantled before the work. This allows the surface to be prepared and clad correctly, avoiding rough cuts around the metal parts.
Cost-effectiveness assessment
Technical feasibility does not always coincide with economic sense. Iconic weighs preparation, complexity, time and expected result to understand whether cladding is the right choice or whether an alternative is preferable.
What to send for a first assessment
- Front photograph of the closed door
- Close-up photographs of edges, rebates and damaged parts
- View of the open door and the frame
- Approximate measurements
- Number of elements to assess
- Desired finish or atmosphere, if already defined